Jason C. Novak

About Jason
Jason focuses his national practice on complex civil litigation, including products liability, toxic torts defense, mass torts, commercial litigation, and general liability. He also defends clients facing catastrophic claims.
Jason serves as counsel for leading manufacturers of food and beverage flavorings, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment, and heavy machinery in product liability matters pending in state and federal courts in multiple states. He advises clients on legal issues arising from product manufacturing and distribution, including product literature, labeling, and federal regulations. Additionally, Jason has extensive experience litigating wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims and handles general business litigation.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Serves as product liability counsel for a leading food and beverage flavor manufacturer in product liability matters pending in federal and state courts in six states.
- Defended multiple product manufacturer clients whose products were alleged to have caused catastrophic and debilitating injuries.
Recognition
- Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyer, 2015
- Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2012 – 2014
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Dean’s List
Credentials
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD, cum laude, 2007
- University of Michigan, BA, 1999
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Thought Leadership
Press Releases
Interests
Did you know...
Prior to his legal career, Jason worked at Bedford Falls Company, a film and television production company in Los Angeles, California. He received production credits for projects including The Last Samurai, I Am Sam, and the television show Once and Again. While in law school, Jason also studied abroad in Strasbourg, France, and Oxford, England.
Community/Civic Activities
- Jason is involved with numerous charities and serves as a director of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Thought Leadership
Press Releases
Jason's Insights

Press Release
Apr 1, 2015
27 Hinshaw & Culbertson Attorneys Honored as Emerging Lawyers